A Friday afternoon fire in Valdosta left seven people without a home, but firefighters acted fast to stop the flames.

🚒 What’s Happening: Just before 3 p.m. Friday, Valdosta Fire Department crews rushed to a structure fire on Sundance Circle. Within four minutes, firefighters arrived to find flames and thick smoke pouring from a duplex.

❤️ Why It Matters: Seven people lost their home in the fire, but help is on the way. The American Red Cross is stepping in to provide aid.

❓ What’s Next: The cause of the fire is under investigation. Officials have not reported any injuries.

💡 Remember The Golden Rule: If you’d like to help families affected by house fires, the Red Cross is always looking for volunteers and donations.

B.T. Clark

Publisher at The Georgia Sun

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.